INFO-TECH
RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
Birla Science Centre to expand IT research
Hyderabad, Aug 7 The BM Birla Science Centre is planning to expand its focus on research in information technology and other areas.“In IT and associated fields very little is being done currently on the R&D front. We will be ...
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TELECOMMUNICATIONS
CDMA operators may begin 3G trials soon
New Delhi, Aug. 7 Adding a twist to the ongoing battle for 3G spectrum, Code Division Multiple Access based operators are all set to begin trials for third generation (3G) mobile services using the 1900 Mhz band by the month end. The ...
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RCom to outsource IT needs
Telecom major Reliance Communication is in talks with large multinational companies to outsource its IT requirements. According to industry sources, the company is in talks with at least 3 leading IT companies for the deal estimated to be between ...
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HARDWARE
HP opens centre in Chennai
Hewlett-Packard India opened a business solutions centre in Chennai today in partnership with Precision Infomatic, which will “offer customers a chance to experience all HP products under one roof.” According to Mr Ashok Pamidi, ...
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SOFTWARE
IT: Small textile units go for area-specific application
Coimbatore, Aug. 7 A study on information technology applications among small and medium scale textile units predominantly focused on cost management including the salary/ financial accounting, production planning or raw material/ inventory ...
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INTERNET
Playing with money
Gaming enthusiasts ready to pay
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HUMAN RESOURCES
IT boom: Fall in civil services aspirants from South
Hyderabad, Aug. 7 The craze for a career in civil services appears to have withstood the onslaught of information technology boom as the number of candidates taking the exam remained nearly constant in recent years. In the South, ...
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MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS
Accentia buys 2 US cos
Accentia Technologies, which operates out of Technopark, has acquired two IT companies based in the US. The companies, GRS Physicians Billing Services and GRS Systems, are located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and are engaged in providing billing ...
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Sobha Renaissance completes OSI buy
Sobha Renaissance Information Technology (SRIT) announced the completion of its acquisition of Objective Systems Integrators (OSI) from Agilent Technologies, including transfer of about 120 Agilent staff in offices in the US, Taiwan, Thailand, ...
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Genpact plans buying $200-m revenue cos
To enhance capabilities in financial services
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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Nasscom getting ready with ethics framework
Aim is to take the industry to next level of excellence
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ALLIANCES & JOINT VENTURES
Kale Consultants, Zero Octa in pact
Kale Consultants Ltd and Zero Octa Ltd have announced that the companies have signed a definitive agreement under which Kale will acquire privately held Zero Octa, provider of airline revenue assurance, protection and audit services world wide. ...
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OUTLOOK
Sapient bullish on TRM space
Hyderabad, Aug. 7 The global trading and risk management (TRM) business covering capital markets, financial services, and commodities business is on a rapid growth path, opening up a huge opportunity for specialised technology and consultancy ...
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NetMagic plans more data centres
Coimbatore, Aug. 7 NetMagic Solutions has accelerated its data centre investments in India. The company has in the last 12 months grown from one data centre to five, including a virtual data centre at Sunnyvale in the US. Two of these are to ...
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PEOPLE
Aricent’s new Executive V-P
Telecom software solution provider Aricent on Tuesday announced the appointment of Mr Mohan Menon as Executive Vice-President of Sales. In his previous role, he served as the Chief Executive Officer and Director for Enterprise Services at Bharti ...
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